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Kirk B. Bjella
( out of 39 reviews )

Kirk B. Bjella, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

UNI Neurobehavior HOME Program
Salt Lake City
801-581-5515

Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services Building

University Developmental Assessment Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-587-2255

University of Utah Hospital

University Pediatric Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2205
  • Dr. Bjella is a board-certified pediatrician providing care from the newborn period through adolescence. His interests include autism, developmental disabilities, preventative care, and underserved populations. He enjoys being involved in medical student and resident education. During his free time, he can often be found hiking or camping with his wife and dogs.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 39 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Bjella is the best pediatrician and we love him! We will definitely be using him for our family as long as we can

    May 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. B presents everything to us with the evidence behind and in a non judgemental way, which is so helpful and appreciated as new parents!

    May 03, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excited to have him as our sons DR!!!

    April 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent listener and compassionate.

    April 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr B is always amazing! He cares a lot about his patients, he is passionate and fun and takes time to answer if there are any concerns or questions that needs to be answered. Were lucky to have Dr B as our baby¿s pediatrician!

    February 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is the best with kids. He asked Kambree all the questions and waited for her to answer. He wanted to hear from her before me, as the adult. He asked her if she had any questions, and wanted to make sure she was comfortable with what was going on. I loved it!

    December 10, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    After seeing multiple doctors, Dr.Bjella was the one who really took the time to listen to all of my concerns. He assures me I¿m doing a good job of taking care of my son with his growth chart. I feel included every step of the way. Everyone always takes their time explaining what every procedure is. So happy to have found him and his team!

    October 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. B is the BEST! He has such a bright personality and he knows what he¿s doing. There¿s never a doubt and I am always heard! He answers all my questions and I know my babies are in the best hands. He will always be our number 1 pediatrician :)

    October 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    It was wonderful to have a pediatrician listen to our concerns, validate them, and then help us find the ones that might actually be problematic and assuage the fears we had that were not to be worried about.

  • Dr. Bjella is a board-certified pediatrician providing care from the newborn period through adolescence. His interests include autism, developmental disabilities, preventative care, and underserved populations. He enjoys being involved in medical student and resident education. During his free time, he can often be found hiking or camping with his wife and dogs.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Pediatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Education history

    Residency Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry - Concordia College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Thomas JW, Levy DP, Sherpa AJ, Lama L, Judkins A, Chambers AA, Crandall H, Schoenhals S, Bjella KB, Vaughan JH, Grubb PH, Fassl B (2022). Analysis of the Perinatal Care System in a Remote and Mountainous District of Nepal. Matern Child Health J, 26(10), 1976-1982. (Read full article)
    2. Frenette A, Morrell J, Bjella K, Fogarty E, Beal J, Chaudhary V (2015). Do Diametric Measurements Provide Sufficient and Reliable Tumor Assessment? An Evaluation of Diametric, Areametric, and Volumetric Variability of Lung Lesion Measurements on Computerized Tomography Scans. J Oncol, 2015, 632943. (Read full article)